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Fl Studio: Applying EQ, Delay, and Reverb

Demo summary

A demonstration of stacking effects in the mixer, specifically using Fruity Parametric EQ 2 to cut low frequencies and adding reverb/delay.

Step-by-step

  1. Open the mixer to access the effects rack
  2. Add Fruity Parametric EQ 2 to the first slot
  3. Cut the low frequencies on the EQ to prevent the piano from clashing with the 808s
  4. Add a Delay plugin to fill out the space
  5. Add a Reverb plugin to simulate room acoustics
  6. Toggle the effects on and off to compare the processed sound with the dry signal

Options

  • Use Compression to normalize volume peaks and dips
  • Apply Distortion to change the character of the sound

Watch out for

  • The order of effects in the mixer rack matters for the final sound

Tips

  • Cut bass frequencies on melodic instruments to avoid a muddy mix when 808 samples overlap
  • Look at the visual room representation in the reverb plugin to understand how the sound will bounce
  • Add 'ear candy' or small extra effects to enhance the mix

Highlights

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